Under Armour Sees More Balance Across Genders; Outlook Disappoints Street…
Under Armour, Inc. Founder, President, and CEO Kevin Plank sounded like an old pro in his inaugural quarterly conference call with investors and analysts last week, but the company’s outlook for 2006 may have been the catalyst that saw investors pull back
K-Swiss Gets Europe Help to Offset the Classic Downturn in Domestic Market…
K-Swiss Inc. saw its reliance on its classics positioning take a bite out of its U.S. business in the fourth quarter, but the top-line came in slightly above the company’s guidance thanks to continued strength in the international business and better-than
Oakley Unveils Brand Strategy; Picks Up Oliver Peoples…
After Oakley saw its Q4 sales gain fail to translate to the bottom line, management unveiled several initiatives that it hopes will help achieve sustainable revenue growth, improved long-term earnings growth, and return on investment. In addition, the com
Collective Licensing Int’l Extends Brand Management Platform with LBL Deal…
Collective Licensing International, LLC, owner of the Airwalk and genetic brands, has acquired Toronto, Ontario-based Lifestyle Brands Ltd., owner of the Vision and Vision Street Wear, Vision Skateboards, Vision Snowboards, Premise, Lamar and LTD, Dukes,
ispo Winter 2006 Draws a Crowd
ispo winter 06 took place on 160,000 sq. m. at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from January 29 to February 1, 2006. A total of 1,806 exhibitors, compared to 1,600 last year, from 49 countries, compared to 44 last year, attended the fair. 81% of the atten
Fromson Steps Down from Role as President of Cascade Designs…
After 23 years at Cascade Designs Inc., Lee Fromson will be stepping down as President on February 28, 2006. In 2005, the CDI Employee Stock Bonus Plan was revised. While that revision improved the financial structure of CDI, it resulted in a change to th
Intrawest Turns Snow into Profits…
Intrawest reported a strong fiscal second quarter and managed to pull itself out of the red, largely due to the sale of its Mammoth ski area in Lake Tahoe. The sale added $60.0 million to the company’s bottom line, but even without this benefit, the compa
K-Swiss Q4 Earnings Fall on Domestic Sales Weakness
K-Swiss Inc. net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2005 were $11.6 million or 33 cents per diluted share, compared with $15.6 million or 43 cents per diluted share, in the prior-year. For the fourth quarter of 2005, total worldwide revenues increased 4.5
Oakley Launches New Multi-Brand Growth Strategy
Oakley, Inc. announced several strategic initiatives it believes will position the company for sustainable revenue growth, improved long-term earnings growth and return on investment. Within the context of those strategic initiatives, the company also pro
Wolverine Fourth Quarter Sales Climb 4.4%; Fiscal 2005 Exceeds $1 Billion
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported record revenue and earnings per share for its fourth quarter and 2005 fiscal year, marking its fifth consecutive year of record results.
For the fourth quarter of 2005, the Company reported revenue of $321.0 million, a
Brine Sponsors First 4 Lacrosse Tournament
Brine, Inc. will be the official lacrosse equipment and lacrosse apparel sponsor for the 2nd Annual First 4 Lacrosse Invitational. A supporter of the inaugural First 4, Brine has inked a two-year deal with sports marketing and event management leader, Pan
Timberland Joins New Environmental Reporting Group
The Timberland Company has joined the Facility Reporting Project, a new initiative of the Boston-based Ceres coalition aimed at improving sustainability reporting and environmental performance at individual facilities across the country…
ATTA Hosts 2nd Annual Adventure Travel World Summit
The Adventure Travel Trade Association will host the second annual Adventure Travel World Summit in Seattle on October 19, 20 and 21, at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center on Elliot Bay…
Allyance Picks Up Share In 10th Street Bros.
Allyance has joined forces with 10th Street Bros by acquiring an undisclosed, but significant interest in this Action Sports Film Studio. 10th Street Bros, an award winning Action Sports Production Company, has developed a cult following with its hilariou
Mugs Stump Award Recipients Announced
Black Diamond Equipment, Patagonia, Climbing Magazine, Mountain Gear and W.L. Gore, announced the recipients of the 2006 Mugs Stump Award. Created in 1992 in memory of Mugs Stump, one of North America’s most visionary climbers, the award grants money to s
